Kathmandu, Nov 23 (RSS): Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gokul Prasad Baskota, has urged one and all not disgrace the President and Vice President, which are the iconic institutions of Nepal’s democracy.
During a press meet at the Ministry on Thursday, Minister Baskota stressed, “The President and the Vice President are the venerable positions. So, I urge all not to do anything against these dignified positions.”
There was no truth behind the comments made on the offices of the President and Vice President, he said, adding that neither the President nor the Vice President has demanded any incentives and benefits from the government. Government is working in line with dignity of these significant posts, according him.
He however informed that the government has made decisions on physical infrastructures of the offices of the President and the Vice President. As rumoured outside, there was no expanse of Rs 18 million made to buy vehicle for President not could it be.
Also the Spokesperson of the government, Minister Baskota wondered: “Can we suggest the prestigious figures of Republic- President and Vice President- to ride bicycle?”
He made it clear that the decision to shift the National Police Academy to Panauti of Kavre was made four years back, and the land occupied by the building of the Social Welfare Council is owned by the Finance Ministry.
“It is unnecessary to debate how the government utilizes its property,” he remarked.
According to the Minister, surveying and mapping was done for the construction of the federal parliament building.
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